Experienced Electrician - full time

Description

Are you an experienced electrician looking for stable, local work with a company that genuinely invests in its people? Building Finishing Services UK Ltd (BFS) — one of Scotland's fastest-growing repairs and maintenance contractors — is expanding, and we're looking for a skilled Electrician to join our team covering Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

This is a permanent role offering steady local work, regular overtime, real career progression, and the backing of a supportive, forward-thinking business.

Package:
£42,000–£46,000 basic salary
Realistic OTE of £60,000
Company van and fuel card
Company phone and tablet
Uniform provided
Company pension
28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
Ongoing training and development
Genuine career progression

Working Pattern & Location:
Monday–Friday, 40 hours
Regular overtime opportunities, including evening/weekend/on-call availability
Local work across Edinburgh & surrounding areas, based out of Sighthill Industrial Estate, Edinburgh

The Role:
Working across domestic properties, primarily within social housing and reactive maintenance contracts, you'll carry out:

Rewiring – full and partial rewires
Fault finding and electrical repairs
EICRs, testing and remedial works
Consumer unit replacements
Minor installations
Void property upgrades
Planned maintenance
Digital job reporting using handheld devices
You'll work as part of a team of electricians, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas — working independently day-to-day while liaising closely with planners, supervisors and other trades to deliver a high-quality service.

What We're Looking For

Essential:
Gold ECS Card
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382)
Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391)
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience in domestic electrical maintenance and rewiring
Strong fault-finding skills
Excellent customer service and communication
Ability to work independently

Desirable:
Social housing or repairs & maintenance experience
Experience using handheld job management systems
Multi-trade skills
Why Join BFS?

With over 100 directly employed tradespeople, BFS continues to invest in its people, vehicles, technology and training. We're proud to be:

ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
NICEIC Approved Contractor
CHAS Elite Accredited
SafeContractor Approved
Real Living Wage Employer

If you're looking for a secure, long-term career with a growing business that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

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